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Cashmere High School offers short and long term study and welcomes students with varying levels of English ability.

Welcome to Cashmere High School - a co-educational state secondary school in beautiful Christchurch, the heart of New Zealand's South Island.

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Cashmere High School offers its students a broad choice of subjects and activities in a caring, supportive, secondary school learning environment. It is proud of the sense of community among staff and students, and this is reflected in its record of academic, sporting and cultural successes. Students are encouraged to achieve their personal excellence, and also develop a sense of service and belonging.

Cashmere High School fosters student leadership and is committed to a successful partnership between home and school as a key ingredient of positive and successful secondary school experiences for its students.

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We value the diversity of cultures at our school and welcome international students to join our school community.

International students have been a part of the Cashmere High School community from the earliest days of the school's establishment. The multinational character of the school is valued by teachers, students and parents as part of its outreach to the world.

Students considering study at a New Zealand school will find Cashmere High School has many opportunities for personal and academic development. There are many reasons for attending school outside a student's home country and Cashmere High School carefully selects a programme of study appropriate for each student.

English Studies

Cashmere High School offers programmes of study from 1 month to 3 years. Beginners are catered for with an intensive English programme while mainstream students have classes arranged from Elementary to Advanced levels.

Following a period of successful English language study, international students at the school are encouraged to prepare for national qualifications. High school and university qualifications from New Zealand are recognised throughout the world for advanced study and employment opportunities.

Performing Arts

For music, drama and dance, there are many opportunities to perform and develop creative abilities. The school has a great reputation throughout New Zealand for the talents of students in orchestral, jazz, rock and other music fields.

Outdoor Education

Outdoor education courses are available for those students seeking to discover New Zealand's spectacular environment.

Facilities

Cashmere High School is a large school with extensive grounds and buildings. There are a number of grassed playing fields, tennis/netball courts and a gymnasium that provide for the physical activities that are important for our students. The school has a well resourced library and specialist classrooms are provided for technical, science and computing subjects.

Orientation

When international students arrive at the school, they attend a programme of orientation and are advised by the International Academic Manager on their course of study. English tests are taken by all new students and special tuition is available to ensure they are able to cope with study requirements.

Accommodation

Homestay with a family living near the school is the most common form of accommodation and is a good way to experience the warmth and friendliness of New Zealand families", who live within 25 minutes walking distance to school.

The school is able to arrange accommodation for international students. The school requires all students to be living in accommodation under adult supervision.


Inquiries to:

Cashmere High School
172 Rose Street
Christchurch 8024
NEW ZEALAND

Phone: +64 3 332 9129
Fax: +64 3 332 9126
E-mail: international@cashmere.school.nz
Website: http://www.cashmere.school.nz